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§  FOR  PRIMARY  CLASSES  IN  SUNDAY  SCHOOLS. 


BY     I?.    MANLY,    Jb 


PART    I- 


UNDAY  SCHOOL  BOAHD  OF  SO.  BAPT.  CONVENTION. 

GREEN  VI  M.E,     8.    C. 

18*4 

0.  E.  ELFORTl's  PRESS,  GRBENmiE,  8.  C. 


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THE 

CHILD'S 

QUESTION    BOOK 

OK   TOT 

FOUR    GOSPELS. 

DKSIGXKD 

FOR    PRIMARY   CLASSES    IN    SUNDAY    SCHOOLS. 
BY    B.    MANLY,   Jb. 


PART    L 


SUNDAY  SCHOOL  BOARD  OP  SO.  BAPT.  CONYIXTIOff. 

GBEENVILLE,    S.    C. 
1864 


PREFACE. 


To  meet  the  wants  of  children  who  are  beyond  the 
sphere  of  the  Infant  Class,  and  yet  hardly  competent  to 
nee  question  booka  without  answers,  such  as  are  adapted 
for  more  advanced  classes,  this  little  work  has  been  pre- 
pared. 

It  follows  the  order  of  events  in  the  Gospel  History, 
and  aims  to  give  a  concise  summary  of  these  things  most 
important  and  meet  interesting  to  young  persons,  which 
occurred  in  our  Saviour's  earthly  pilgrimage. 

The  skilful  and  earnest  teacher  will  see  that  his  duty 
is  not  limited  to  seeing  that  his  scholars  have  been  care- 
fully taught  the  lesson  by  some  one  else  at  home.  This 
is  important;  but  he  is  also  a  teacher.  And  in  order  to 
discharge  his  duty,  he  will  seek  to  acquire  for  himself, 
and  to  communicate  to  them,  additional  information, 
which  he  can  give  them  with  all  the  freshness  and  life  of 
li  conversation,  while  securing  the  advantage  of  having 
the  scholars  already  acquainted  with  the  chief  facts. 
This  will  make  what  he  says  more  impressive  and  more 
likely  to  be  remembered. 

The  divisions  are  made  according  to  subjects.  Each 
teacher  must  make  the  length  of  lessons  suit  the  advance- 
ment and  readiness  of  his  pupils,  always  requiring  that 
whatever  they  do  undertake  shall  be  learned  thorouglily. 

A  little  book  sometimes  does  great  good  ;  if  this  might 
do  so,  it  would  amply  reward  the  author  and  fulfil  his 
humble  prayer. 


QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS 
ON    THE   FOUR   GOSPELS. 


SECTION  I.— INTRODUCTORY. 
The  Four  Evangelists. 

1.  What  does  the  word •  Gospel  mean?  Good 
news. 

2.  What  is  an  Evangelist  ?  One  who  writes  or 
epeaks  the  godd  news  of  salvation. 

3.  How  many  Gospels  have  we  ?     Four. 

4.  Who  wrote  them?  Matthew,  Mark,  Lake 
and  John. 

6.  Which  of  them  wrote  6rst?     Matthew. 

6.  IIow  long  after  our  Saviour's  death  ?  Prob- 
ably about  thirteen  years. 

7.  Which  of  them  wrote  last  ?     John.     « 

8.  How  long  after  Matthew  ?  Probably  about 
fifty  years. 

9.  Which  is  the  longest,  and  which  is  the  short- 
eat  of  the  Gospels  ?  Luke's  is  the  longest,  and 
Mark's  is  the  shortest. 

Matthew. 

10.  What  was  Matthew's  business  before  he  be- 
came a  disciple  ?  He  waa  a  publican ;  that  is,  t 
tax  collector. 

11.  How  did  he  become  a  disciple  ?  Jesus  found 
him  sitting  and  receiving  taxes,  and  said  "Follow 
me" — and  he  arose  and  left  all  and  followed  him* 


6  CHILD  8    QUESTION     BOOK. 

12.  What  did  Jesus  afterwards  appoint  him  to 
be  ?     One  of  his  Apostles. 

13.  By  what  other  name  was  he  known  ?     Levi. 

14.  For  what  people  was  Matthew's  Gospel  spe- 
cially designed  ?     For  the  Jews. 

Mark. 

15.  "What  other  name  did  Mark  have?     John. 

16.  What  excellent  man  was  his  relative  ?  Bar- 
nabas. 

17.  With  what  Apostles  was  he  particularly  in- 
timate?    With  Paul  and  Peter. 

18.  To  whose  house  did  Peter  go,  when  he  was 
miraculously  released  from  prison  in  Jerusalem  ? 
To  the  house  of  Mary ^  the  mother  of  Mark. 

19.  Why  was  Paul  once  much  displeased  with 
Mark  ?  Because  he  left  him  while  engage^  in  his 
first  missionary  journey. 

20.  Is  there  any  proof  that  he  restored  his  con- 
fidence and  love  to  Mark?  Yes;  he  tells  Timo- 
thy— "  Take  Mark  and  bring  him  with  thee,  for 
he  is  profitable  to  me  for  the  ministry." 

21.  What  are  the  peculiarities  of  his  Gospel? 
It  describes  actions  rather  than  words,  and  relates 
more  little  circumstances,  gestures^  and  the  like, 
than  the  other  Gospels. 

Luke. 

22.  What  is  known  of  Luke?  That  he  was  a 
physician,  a  well  educated  man,  and  the  faithful 
companion  of  Paul  in  his  travels  and  imprison- 
ments. 


CIIILDS    QUESTION    BOOK.  7 

23.  For  what  people  specially  was  his  Gospel 
composed?     For  the  Gentiles. 

24.  What  other  writing  of  his  have  we  ?  The 
Acts  of  the  Apostles. 

John. 

25.  Whose  son  was  John  the  Evangelist?  The 
eon  of  Zebedeo  and  Salome. 

26.  What  was  his  occupation?  lie  was  a  fish- 
erman on  the  sea  of  Galilee. 

27.  By  what  other  names  was  he  sometimes 
known  ?  He  is  called  "the  beloved  disciple,"  and 
Jesus  called  him  and  his  brother  James  "  Boaner- 
ges," or  sons  of  thunder. 

28.  What  marks  of  special  affection  did  Jesus 
show  him?  He  selected  him,  with  Peter  and 
James,  to  witness  some  peculiar  miracles  ;  he  lean- 
ed on  Jesus'  bosom  at  the  Last  Supper ;  and  Jesu3 
committed  his  mother  to  his  care  on  the  cross. 

29.  How  long  did  he  live?  About  a  hundred 
years. 

SO.  What  is  it  related  that  he  used  to  say  to  the 
Churches,  when  he  became  too  old  and  infirm 
to  preach  at  length  ?  lie  would  lift  up  his  hands 
and  say  :  "  Little  children,  love  one  another;  this 
is  what  Christ  commands;  and  this,  if  you  doit, 
is  sufficient." 

31.  What  are  the  peculiarities  of  his  Gospel? 
That  it  contains  scarcely  any  of  the  matter  found 
in  the  others  ;  and  it  gives  more  of  the  words  of 
Christ  than  of  his  actions, 

32.  What  other  writings  of  his  have  we  ?  The 
Revelation,  or  Apocalypse,  aDd  three  Epistles, 


8  child's  question  book. 

section  ii.— birth  and  childhood  op  jesus. 
Predictions  of  John  and  of  Jesus — I/uke  1 :  6-38. 

1.  What  is  the  great  subject  of  the  New  Testa" 
merit  ?     Jesus  Christ,  our  Saviour. 

2.  How  long  a  time  was  there  between  the  close 
of  the  Old  Testament  and  the  birth  of  Christ? 
About  four  hundred  years. 

3.  Who  was  King  of  Judea  when  Christ  was 
born  ?     Herod  the  Great. 

4.  Who  was  our  Lord's  forerunner?  John  the 
Baptist. 

5.  Who  were  John's  parents?  Zacharias  and 
Elizabeth. 

6.  Who  foretold  his  birth  to  his  father  ?  The 
angel  Gabriel. 

7.  What  sign  was  given  of  the  truth  of  this 
prediction?  Zacharias  was  to  be  dumb  until  it 
was  fulfilled.  | 

8.  Where,  was  Zacharias  at  the  time  he  saw  this 
angel?  At  Jerusalem,  in  the  temple,  offering 
incense.  ■ 

9.  To  what  other  person  was  the  angel  Gabriel 
sent?     To  the  Virgin  Mary. 

10.  Where  was  she  living?  At  Nazareth,  in 
Galilee. 

11.  What  did  the  angel  tell  her?  That  she 
should  bring  forth  a  son,  and  call  his  name  Jesus. 

12.  What  is  the  meaning  of  Jesus  ?     Saviour. 

13.  What  is  the  meaning  of  Christ  ?    Anointed. 

Birth  of  John — Luke  1 :  89-80. 
_  14.  Where  did  Mary  go,  after  this?     Into  the 
hill  country  of  Judea,  to  seo  her  cousin  Elizabeth, 


CHILD  S    QUESTION     BOOK.  W 

15.  When  Elizabeth's  son  was  born,  what  d*d 
her  neighbors  wish  to  call  kirn  ?  Zacharias,  after 
the  name  of  his  father. 

10.  now  was  his  name  decided  on?  They 
made  signs  to  his  father  how  he  would  have  him 
called.  And  he  asked  for  a  writing  tablet,  aud 
wrote,  "  His  name  is  John." 

17.  Why  did  he  do  this?  Because  the  angel 
had  told  him  so. 

18.  What  then  immediately  happened?  His 
dumbness  departed,  and  he  could  speak  plainly. 

19.  What  did  the  people  say,  who  heard  of  all 
these  things  ?    What  manner  of  child  shall  this  be  ? 

Birth  of  Jesiis — Luke  2:  1-7. 

20.  To  whom  was  the  Virgin  Mary  e?pou?ed, 
or  engaged  to  be  married  ?  To  Joseph,  a  descend- 
ant of  David. 

*  21.  What  was  his  occupation  ?     He  was  a  car- 
penter. 

22.  Where  was  Jesus  born  ?     In  Bethlehem. 

23.  How  did  Joseph  and  Mary  his  mother  come 
to  be  there  ?  There  was  a  decree  for  all  to  go  to 
their  uwu  cily  to  be  enrolled  ;  and  so  they  went  to 
Bethlehem,  the  city  of  David,  their  forefather. 

24.  Where  is  Bethlehem  ?  Six  miles  south  of 
Jerusalem. 

25.  How  far  from  Nazareth  ?  About  three 
days'  journey. 

26.  W7hen  Jesus  was  born,  where  was  he  laid  ? 
In  a  manger. 

27.  Why  was  he  laid  in  a  manger?  Because 
there  was  no  room  for  them  in  the  inn. 


10  child's  question   book, 

TJu  Angels  appear  to  the  Shepherds — Luke  2  ;  8-20. 

28.  Who  were  in  the  same  country  ?  Shep- 
herds. ' 

29.  What  were  they  doing?  Keeping  watch 
over  their  flock  by  night. 

30.  What  happened  to  them  ?  The  angei  of 
the  Lord  appeared  unto  them,  and  the  glory  of 
the  Lord  shone  round  about  them. 

31.  How  did  they  feel  when  they  saw  this? 
They  were  sore  afraid. 

"32.  How  did  the  angel  quiet  them  ?  He  said, 
Fear  not :  for  behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings  of 
great  joy,  which  shall  be  to  all  people. 

33.  Who,  did  he  say,  was  born  unto  them?  A 
Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord. 

34.  How  were  they  to  know  him?  They  should 
find  him  in  the  city  of  David,  wrapped  in  swad- 
dling clothes,  and  lying  in  a  manger. 

35.  Who  were  suddenly  with  the  angel?  A 
multitude  of  the  heavenly  host. 

26.  What  were  they  doing?     Praising  God. 

37.  What  did  they  say?  Glory  to  God  in  the 
highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will  tuward 
men. 

38.  When  the  angels  were  gone  away,  what  did 
the  shepherds  say  to  one  another  ?  Let  us  go  into 
Bethlehem,  and  see  this  thing  which  is  come  to 
pass. 

39.  When  they  had  seen  Mary  and  Joseph  and 
the  babe  in  the  manger,  what  did  they  do  ?  They 
made  known  abroad  the  -saying  which  was  told 
them  concerning  the  child, 


BOOK.  11 

40.  How  were  those  that  heard  affected  ?  They 
wondered. 

41.  What  did  Mary  do?  She  kept  all  these 
things  and  pondered  them  in  her  heart. 

Simeon  and  Anna — Luke  2  :  21-S8. 

42.  "When  they  brought  Jesus  to  the  temple  to 
present  him  to  the  Lord,  who  was  there  ?     Simeon. 

43.  What  sort  of  man  was  he?  Just  and 
devout,  waiting  for  the  consolation  of  Israel. 

44.  What  had  been  revealed  to  him  by  the 
Holy  Ghost?  That  he  should  not  see  death  be- 
fore he  had  seen  the  Lord's  Christ. 

45.  What  led  him  to  the  temple  just  at  that 
time  ?     He  came  by  the  Spirit. 

46.  When  he  saw  Jesus  what  did  he  do?  He 
took  him  up  in  his  arms  and  blessed  God. 

47.  What  did  he  say?  "Lord,  now  thou  let- 
test  thy  servant  depart  in  peace ;  for  mine  eyes 
have  seen  thy  salvation." 

48.  Who  else  came  in  at  that  instant?  Anna, 
a  prophetess,  about  eighty-four  years  old. 

49.  What  did  she  do  ?  She  gave  thanks,  and 
spake  of  Jesus  to  all  them  that  looked  for  redemp- 
tion in  Jerusalem. 

The  Wise  Men  from  the  East— Matt.  2  :  1-12. 

50.  When  they  had  returned  to  Bethlehem, 
who  came  to  Jerusalem?  Wise  men  from  the 
East. 

51.  What  did  they  ask?  They  said,  Where  is 
he  that  is  born  King  of  the  Jews? 

52.  Why  did  they  wish  to  know  ?     They  had 


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seen  his  star  in  the  East,  and  had  come  to  worship 
him. 

53.  Who  was  then  King  in  Judea?     Herod. 

54.  How  was  he  affected  when  he  heard  these 
questions  of  the  wise  men  1     He  was  troubled.4 

55.  Whom  did  he  gather?  The  chief  priests 
and  scribes. 

56.  What  did  he  ask  them?  Where  Christ 
should  be  bom. 

57.  Whom  did  he  mean  by  Christ?  The  an- 
ointed one,  or  Messiah,  predicted  in  the  Old  Tes- 
tament. 

58.  What  did  they  tell  him  ?     In  Bethlehem. 

59.  How  did  they  know  that  ?  Because  the 
prophet  Micah  had  said  so. 

60.  What  did  Herod  then  do  ?  He  called  the 
wise  men  privily,  and  inquired  of  them  diligently 
what  time  the  star  appeared. 

61.  What  did  he  tell  them  to  do?  To  go  to 
Bethlehem  and  search  for  the  young  child. 

62.  Why  did  he  say  he  wished  them  to  bring 
him  word  again?  That  he  might  go  and  worship 
him. 

63.  What  was  the  true  reason !  That  he  might 
try  to  destroy  him. 

64.  How  did  the  wise  men  find  Jesus?  The 
star,  which  they  saw  in  the  East,  went  before  them, 
till  it  came  and  stood  over  where  he  was. 

65.  How  did  they  feel  when  they  saw  the  star? 
They  rejoiced  with  exceeding  great  joy. 

66.  When  they  were  come  into  the  house,  what 
did   they  do  ?     They  saw  the  young  child  with 


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Mary  his  mother,  and  fell  down  and  worshipped 
him. 

67.  What  gifts  did  they  present  to  him  ?  Gold 
and  frankincense  and  myrrh. 

68.  Did  they  go  back  to  Herod,  as  he  had  told 
them  ?     They  did  not. 

69.  Why  not?  Because  they  were  warned  of 
God  in  a  dream. 

70.  Where  did  they  go  ?  They  returned  into 
their  own  country  by  another  way. 

The  Flight  into  Egypt— Matt.  2 :  13-23. 

71.  When  they  were  gone,  what  happened  to 
Joseph  ?  The  angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  to  him 
in  a  dream. 

72.  What  did  the  angel  tell  Joseph?  Arise, 
take  the  young  child  and  his  mother,  and  flee  into 
Egypt. 

78.  Why  must  he  go  into  Egypt?  Because 
ITerod  would  seek  the  young  child  to  destroy  him. 

74.  IIow  long  did  he  remain  in  Egypt?  Till 
the  death  of  Herod. 

75.  To  what  city  did  he  then  return  ?  To  Na- 
zareth, where  Mary  Lad  formerly  lived. 

'  7G.  When  Herod  found  that   the  wise  men  did 
not  return,  how  did  he  feel  ?     Exceeding  wroth. 

77.  What  did  he  do?  He  sent  forth  and  slew 
all  the  children  that  were  in  Bethlehem,  from  two 
years  old  and  under. 

Jesus  at  the  Passover — Luk«  2:  41-52. 

78.  Where  did  the  parents  of  Jesus  go  every 
year  ?     To  Jerusalem, 


14  child's  question  book. 

79.  For  what  purpose?     To  keep  the  passover. 

80.  llow  old  was  Jesus  when  he  went  with 
them  ?     Twelve  years  old. 

81.  What  happened  as  they  returned  ?  The 
child  Jesus  tarried  behind  in  Jerusalem. 

.82.  Where  did  his  parents  suppose  him  to  be  ? 
In  the  company. 

83.  How  far  did  they  go  without  him  ?  A  day's 
journey. 

84.  When  they  did  not  find  him  among  their 
kinsfolk  and  acquaintance,  what  did  they  do  ?  They 
turned  back  to  Jerusalem,  seeking  him. 

85.  How  long  before  they  found  him?  Three 
days. 

86.  Where  did  they  find  him  ?     In  the  temple. 

87.  With  whom  was  he  sitting?  With  the 
doctors. 

88.  Who  were  the  doctors?  The  teachers  of 
God's  law. 

89.  What  was  Jesus  doing  there  ?  Both  hear- 
ing and  asking  them  questions. 

90.  What  did  those  who  heard  him,  think? 
They  were  all  astonished  at  his  understanding  and 
answers. 

91.  What  did  his  mother  say  ?  Son,  why  hast 
thou  dealt  thus  with  us  ?  Behold  thy  father  and 
I  have  sought  thee  sorrowing. 

92.  What  did  he  answer  ?  How  is  it  that  ye 
sought  me  ?  Wist  ye  not  that  I  must  be  about 
my  Father's  business  ? 

93.  What  did  he  then  do  %  He  went  dowu 
with  them  to  Nazareth, 


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94.  ITo\y  did  he  act*  towards  Lis  parents  ?  Ha 
was  subject  unto  them.. 

95.  What  is  said  of  him  after  this  ?  lie  in- 
creased in  wisdom  and  stature,  and  in  favor  with 
God  and  man.  

SECTION  III.— CHRIST'S  ENTRANCE  ON  HIS  MINISTRY. 
Preaching  of  John  the  Baptist — Luke  3:   1-18. 

1.  "Who  was  the  forerunner  of  our  Saviour? 
John  the  Baptist. 

2.  Where  did  he  preach  ?  In  the  wilderness  of 
Judea. 

3.  What  did  he  say  ?  Repent  ye ;  for  the  king- 
dom of  heaven  is  at  hand. 

4.  With  what  was  he  elothed  ?  With  raiment 
made  of  camels'  hair,  and  a  leathern  girdle. 

5.  What  did  he  eat?     Locusts  and  wild  honey. 
Jo.  Who  went  out  to  him  ?     Jerusalem,  and  all 

Judea,  and  the  region  round  about  Jordan. 

7.  WThat  was  then  dooe  to  them  ?  They  were 
fill  baptised  of  him  in  the  river  of  Jordan,  confess- 
ing their  sin?. 

8.  What  did  John  tell  those  who  came  to  be 
baptized  of  him  ?  Bring  forth  fruits  worthy  of 
repentance. 

Baptism  of  Jesus — Matt  3  :  13-17. 

9.  Who  came,  among  the  re^t,  to  be  baptized? 
Jesus. 

10.  What  did  John  say?  I  have  need  to  be 
baptized  of  thee  ;  and  comest  thou  to  me  ? 

11.  What  answer  did  Jesus  give  ?  Suffer  it  to 
be  so  now  ;  for  thus  it  becometh  us  to  fulfil  all 
righteousness. 


16  child's  question   book. 

12.  When  Jesus  was  baptized,  what  did  he  do  ? 
He  went  up  straightway  out  of  the  water,  prajiDg. 

13.  "What  happened  then?  The  heayens  were 
opened  unto  him. 

14.  What  did  he  see?  He  saw  the  Spirit  of 
God  descending  like  a  dove  and  lighting  upon  him. 

15.  What  was  then  heard?  A  voice  from  hea- 
ven. 

16.  What  did  it  say  ?  This  is  my  beloved  Sod, 
in  whom  I  am  well  pleased. 

17.  How  old  was  Jesus  at  thi3  time  ?  He  be- 
gan to  be  about  thirty  years  of  age. 

Temptation  of  Jesus — Matt.  4  :  1-11. 

18.  Where  was  Jesus  then  led?  Into  the  wil- 
derness. 

19.  By  whom  ?     By  the  Spirit. 

20.  For  what  purpose  ?  To  be  tempted  by  the 
Devil. 

21.  How  long  did  he  fast?  Forty  days  and 
forty  nights. 

22.  Who  then  came  to  him?     The  tempter. 

23.  What  did  he  say  to  Jesus  ?  If  thou  be  the 
Son  of  God,  command  that  these  stones  be  made 
bread. 

24.  How  did  Jesus  answer?  It  is  written,  Man 
shall  not  live  bv  bread  alone  ;  but  by  every  word 
of  God. 

25.  Where  did  the  Devil  then  take  him  ?  Into 
the  holy  city,  Jerusalem. 

26.  Where  did  he  place  him  ?  On  a  pinnacle  of 
the  temple. 


BOOK.  If 

27.  What  temptation  did  Le  then  suggest?  If 
thou  bo  the  Son  of  God,  cast  thyself  down. 

28.  What  Scripture  did  the  Devil  quote  to  per- 
suade him  to  do  this  ?  For  lie  shall  give  his  an- 
gels charge  over  thee  to  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

20.  With  what  Scripture  did  Jesus  reply  ?  "'it 
is  written  again,  Thou  shalt  not  t^mpt  the  Lord 
thy  God. 

30.  Where  did  the  Devil  next  take  him  ?  Into 
an  exceeding  high  mountain. 

31.  What  did  ho  show  him  in  a  moment  of 
time  ?  All  the  kingdoms  of  the  world,  and  the 
glory  of  them. 

32.  What  did  he  say  ?  All  these  things  will  I 
give  thee. 

33.  On  what  condition  did  he  promise  this?  If 
thou  wilt  fall  down  and  worship  me. 

34.  What  did  Jesus  then  say  ?  Get  thee  be- 
hind me,  Satan. 

35.  What  Scripture  did  he  quote  in  conclusion  ? 
It  is  written,  Thou  shalt  worship  the  Lord  thy 
God,  and  him  only  shalt  thou  s.rve. 

36.  What  happened  then  1  The  Devil  departed 
from  him  for  a  season. 

37.  Who  came  and  ministered  to  him  ?    Angels. 

John* 8  Testimony  to  Jesus — John  1:  19-24. 

38.  What  did  some  people  think  about  John  the 
Baptist  ?    They  thought  perhaps  he  was  the  Christ. 

30.  When  they  asked  him,  what  did  he  say  ?  I 
am  not  the  Christ. 

40.  Who  did  he  tell  them  he  was  ?     The  voice 


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of  one  crying  in  the  wilderness,  Make  straight  the 
way  of  the  Lord. 

41.  Who  did  he  tell  them  was  standing  among 
them?'  There  standeth  one  among  you,  whom 
you  know  net,  whose  shoe's  latchet  I  am  not  wor- 
thy to  unloose. 

42.  What  did  he  say  the  next  day,  when  he 
saw  Jesus  coming  to  him  ?  Behold  the  Lamb  of 
God,  which  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  world. 

43.  What  else  did  he  say  of  him  ?  This  is  the 
Sou  of  God. 

JesuS?  First  Disciples — John  1 :  35-51. 

44.  What  two  disciples  of  John's  were  led  by 
these  remarks  to  seek  and  follow  Jesus  ?  Andrew 
and  another,  who-  was  probably  John  the  Evan- 
gelist. 

45.  WLsn  Andrew  had  found  the  Lord,  what 
did  he  do  ?  He  first  found  his  own  brother  Simon, 
and  brought  him  to  Jesus. 

4G.  By  what  other  name  was  Simon  afterwards 
called  ?     Peter. 

4V.  "What  other  disciple  did  Jesus  call  to  follow 
him,  before  he  returned  from  Jordan  to  Galilee  ? 
Philip. 

48.  Whom  did  Philip  then  find  and  invite  to 
come  to  Jesus  ?  Nathanael,  afterwards  called  Bar- 
tholomew. 

49.  What  did  Jesus  say  of  Nathanael  ?  Behold 
an  Israelite  indeed,  in  whom  there  13  no  guile. 

The  Marriage  at  Carta. 

50.  The  third  day  after  these  things,  what  hap- 


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poncd  in  Cana  of  Galilee  ?     There  was  a  marriage. 

51.  Who  were  among  the  guests  invited?  Je- 
sus and  his  disciples. 

52.  When  they  wanted  wine,  what  did  the 
mother  of  Jesus  do  ?  She  told  him,  They  have 
no  wine. 

53.  What  did  Jesus  answer?  Woman,  what 
have  I  to  do  with  thee  ?  Mine  hour  is  not  yet 
come. 

54.  What  did  he  tell  the  servants  ?  To  fill  the 
six  great  water  pots  to  the  brim. 

55.  Afterwards  what  did  he  tell  them  to  do? 
Draw  out  now,  and  bear  to  the  governor  of  the 
feast. 

56.  Into  what  had  the  water  changed  ?  It  had 
become  wine. 

57.  When  the  ruler  of  the  feast  had  tasted  the 
water  that  was  made  wine,  what  did  he  say  to  the 
bridegroom  ?  Thou  hast  kept  the  good  wine  until 
now. 

58.  What  is  remarkable  about  this  miracle? 
This  was  the  beginning  of  Jesus'  miracles. 

59.  After  this,  where  did  Jesus  go?  To  Ca- 
pernaum. 

60.  IIow  long  did  he  continue  there?  Not 
many  days. 


SECTION  IV.— FIRST  TEAR  OF  OUR  LORD'S  MINISTRY. 
The  Traders  Driven  out  of  the  Temple— John  2  :  13-25. 
1.  Where  did  Jesus  go,  from  Capernaum,  scoa 
after  the  feast  in  Cana  ?     To  Jerusalem. 


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2.  Why  did  he  go  there  ?  Because  the  Pass- 
over was  at  hand. 

3.  What  was  the  Passover  ?  An  annual  festival 
of  eight  days,  to  commemorate  the  deliverance  of 
the  children  of  Israel  out  of  Egypt. 

4.  When  Jesus  came  to  the  temple,  whom  did 
he  find  there  ?  Those  that  sold  oxen  and  sheep 
and  doves,  and  the  changers  of  money. 

5.  What  were  the  oxen  and  sheep  and  dovea 
there  for  ?     They  were  used  in  sacrifice. 

6.  W&at  use  was  there  for  money-changers? 
The  people  had  to  pay  a  tax  to  the  temple  of  half 
a  shekel ;  and  these  men  would  change  their  money 
for  them, 

7.  WThat  did  Jesus  do  ?  He  made  a  scourge  of 
small  cord3,  and  drove  them  all  out  of  the  tem- 
ple. 

8.  What  did  he  say  ?  Take  these  things  hence : 
"make  not  my  Father's  house  a  house  of  merchan- 
dize. 

9.  When  the  Jews  asked  him  for  the  sign  or 
token  of  his  authority  to  do  this,  what  did  he  tell 
them  ?  Destroy  this  temple,  and  in  three  days  I 
will  raise  it  up. 

10.  What  temple  did  they  think  he  meant? 
The  temple  which  Herod  had  been  forty-six  years 
rebuilding. 

11.  What  did  he  mean!  He  meant  the  tem- 
ple of  his  body. 

12.'  Did  he,  at  this  time,  give  them  other  signs! 
Yes,  he  wrought  miracles,  and  many  believed  in 
his  name. 


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Nieod*mu9 — John  3  :  1-21. 

13.  While  Jesus  was  in  Jerusalem,  who  came  to 
him  by  night?     Nicodemus. 

14.  What  was  Nicodemus?  A  Pharisee  and  a 
ruler  of  the  Jews. 

15.  What  were  the  Pharisees?  They  were 
Jews,  who  were  very  strict  to  observe  all  the  tra- 
ditions which  had  come  from  their  fathers,  as  well 
as  the  law  which  had  come  from  God. 

16.  Why  did  Nicodemus  come  by  night?  His 
faith  was  weak,  and  he  was  afraid  of  the  Jews. 

17.  What  did  Jesus  tell  him?  Except  a  man 
be  born  again,  be  cannot  see  the  Kingdom  of  God. 

18.  Why  do  we  need  to  be  born  again?  Be- 
cause we  have  sinful  hearts,  unfit  for  Heaven. 

19.  What  is  it  to  be  born  again?  To  have  a 
new  and  holy  heart  given  to  us  by  the  Spirit  of 
God. 

20.  What  other  important  thing  did  Jesus  tell 
Nicodemus?  God  so  loved  the  world  that  he  gave- 
his  only  begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  ia 
him  should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life. 

21.  What  did  he  say  of  those  who  do  not  be- 
lieve? He  that  believeth  not  ia  condemned  al- 
ready. 

John  the  Baptist  Imprisoned — Mark  6 :  17-20. 

22.  What  did  Jesus  and  his  disciples  do,  after 
the  Passover  was  finished?  They  tarried  in  the 
land  of  Judea,  and  baptized. 

23.  Where  was  John  the  Baptiat?  He  also 
was  baptizing  in  ^Enon,  because  there  was  much 
water  there. 


22  child's  question   book. 

24.  How  was  John's  ministry  stopped?  Herod 
cast  him  into  prison. 

25.  Was  this  the  same  Herod  that  killed  the 
children  at  Bethlehem  ?     No ;  this  was  his  son. 

26.  After  John  was  cast  into  prison,  did  Jesus  . 
remain  in  Judea?     No  ;  he  went  to  Galilee. 

The   Woman  of  Samaria — John  4:  4-^£2. 

27.  On  his  way  to  Galilee,  what  country  did  he 
pass  through?     Samaria. 

28.  What  did  he  do  when  he  came  to  Jacob's 
well?     He  sat  on  the  well  to  rest,  being  wearied. 

29.  While  there,  who  came  to  draw  vvater  ?  A 
woman  of  Samaria. 

30.  What  did  Jesus  ask  her  to  do?  To  give 
him  a  drink  of  water. 

31.  Why  was  she  surprised  at  his  asking  this? 
Because  the  Jews  had  no  dealings  with  the  Sama- 
ritans. 

32.  What  great  truth  did  our  Saviour  teach 
her  \  God  is  a  Spirit,  and  they  that  worship  him 
must  worship  him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 

The  Nobleman's  Son — John  4:  46-54. 

33.  When  Jesus  had  come  again  to  Cana,  who 
came  for  him  ?     A  nobleman  of  Capernaum. 

34.  Why  did  he  come  for  him  ?  To  cure  his 
son,  who  was  at  the  point  of  death. 

35.  What  did  Jesus  say  to  him  ?  Go  thy  way : 
thy  son  liveth. 

36.  How  far  was  Capernaum  from  Cana  ?  About 
twenty-five  miles. 

37.  What  happened  as  the  nobleman  was  re- 


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turning   to  Capernaum?     His  servants  met  him, 
saying  :  Tby  son  livetb. 

38.  What  was  remarkable  a3  to  the  time  when 
the  child  began  to  amend  ?  It  was  the  same  hour 
that  Jesus  spoke  to  his  father. 

39.  What  was  the  effect  of  this  miracle  on  the 
nobleman?  Himself  believed  aud  his  whole 
house. 

Removal  from  Nazareth  to  Capernaum — Luke  4:  16-31. 

40.  To  what  place  did  our  Saviour  soon  after- 
wards remove  ?     To  Capernaum. 

41.  "Where  was  Capernaum?  On  the  western 
shore  of  the  sea  of  Galilee. 

42.  Why  did  he  leave  Nazareth?  Because  the 
people  became  angry  at  his  preaching,  and  tried  to 
kill  kim. 

43.  How  did  he  escape  from  them  ?  He  passed 
through  the  midst  of  them  and  went  his  way. 

The  Fishermen  of  Galilee — Luke  5  :  1-11. 

44.  One  day,  when  Jesus  was  standing  by  the 
sea  of  Galilee,  what  did  the  people  do?  They 
pressed  upon  him  to  hear  the  word  of  God. 

45.  Where  did  Jesus  place  himself,  so  as  to 
teach  the  people  more  conveniently?  He  entered 
into  a  little  ship,  or  boat,  and  sat  down  and  taught. 

46.  To  whom  did  this  boat  belong  ?  To  Simon 
Peter. 

47.  When  ho  had  finished  speaking,  what  did 
he  tell  Simon  and  his  brother  Andrew?.  Launch 
out  into  the  deep  and  let  down  your  nets. 

48.  When  they  let  down  their  nets  what  hap- 


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pened  ?    They  enclosed  a  great  multitude  of  fishes, 
so  that  their  net  brake. 

49.  What  did  they  do  then!  They  called  to 
their  partners,  who  were  near,  in  another  boat,  to 
help  them,  and  tbey  came  and  filled  both  the 
boats. 

50.  Who  were  these  partners?  They  were 
James  and  John,  the  sons  of  Zebedee. 

51.  What  did  Jesus  tell  Simon  and  Andrew  to 
do  ?  Come  after  me,  and  I  will  make  you  fishers 
of  men. 

52.  Did  he  call  any  others  to  follow  him  ?  Yes, 
he  called  James  and  John  immediately  afterwards. 

53.  What  did  they  all  do?  They  forsook  all, 
and  followed  him. 

Miracles  in  Galilee,  especially  at  Capernaum — Mark  1 : 
21-45;  2:  1-12. 

54.  While  Jesus  was  preaching  in  the  syna- 
gogue at  Capernaum,  what  miracle  did  he  per- 
form ?  He  made  an  unclean  spirit  come  out  of  a 
man. 

55.  What  other  miracle  did  he  work,  immedi- 
ately after  returning  from  the  synagogue?  He 
healed  Peter's  wife's  mother  instantly  of  a  great 
fever. 

56.  At  sunset  of  that  day,  what  did  the  people 
do?     They  brought  to  him  all  that  were  diseased. 

57.  What  followed?  He  laid  his  hands  on 
every  one  of  them  and  healed  them. 

58.  What  did  he  do  to  those  that  were  pos- 
sessed with  devils  f  He  east  out  the  spirits  with 
his  word. 


child's  question  book.  25 

59.  The  next  morning,  what  did  he  do  ?  He 
vose  up  a  great  while  before  day,  and  departed 
into  a  solitary  place,  and  there  prayed. 

60.  When  the  people  came  to  seek  him,  what 
did  they  beg  of  him  ?     Not  to  depart  from  them. 

■61.  Where  did  he  go  2     Throughout  all  Galilee. 

62.  What  did  he  go  to  do !  To  preach  in  the 
synagogues  and  cast  out  devils. 

63.  While  on  this  journey,  what  miracle  did  he 
perform  which  is  particularly  described  ?  He  cured 
a  leper.  * 

64.  How  did  he  do  it  I  He  touched  him  and 
said,  Be  thou  clean. 

65.  When  these  works  became  known,  what 
was  the  consequeuce?  Great  multitudes  came  to- 
gether from  every  quarter. 

CG.  What  did  they  come  for  ?  To  hear,  and  to 
be  healed  of  their  infirmities. 

67.  When  he  returned,  after  some  days,  to  Ca- 
pernaum, aud  many  were  gathered,  so  that  there 
was  no  room,  even  about  the  door,  what  happen- 
ed ?  The  power  of  the  Lord  was  present  to  heal 
them. 

68.-  Who  came  to  the  door,  but  could  not  get 
in,  on  account  of  the  crowd  ?  Four  men  bringing 
one  who  had  the  palsy,  lying  on  a  bed. 

69.  What  did  they  do  ?  They  went  upon  the 
house  top,  and  broke  through  the  roof,  and  let  the 
sick  man  down  before  Jesus. 

TO.  What  did  Jesus  say  when  he  saw  their 
faith  ?     Son,  thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee. 

71.  What  else  did  he  say,  to  show  that  he  had 


26  child's  question   book. 

power  to  forgive  sins  ?     Arise,  take  up  thy  bed, 
and  go  unto  thine  house. 

72.  What  was  the  effect  of  these  words?  The 
man  arose,  took  up  the  bed,  and  went  forth  before 
them  all. 

73.  What  did  all  the  people  say?  We  have 
seen  strange  things  to-day. 

A  Publican  Called— -Mark  2:  13,  14. 

74.  As  Jesus  passed  forth  from  thence,  whither 
did  he  go  3  He  went  by  the  seaside  to  teach  the 
people. 

75.  Whom  did  he  see  particularly,  as  he  was 
passing?     Matthew,  also  called  Levi. 

76.  What  was  he  doing?  He  was  receiving 
the  taxes. 

77.  What  was  a  receiver  of  taxes  called  ?  A 
publican. 

78.  Why  were  the  publicans  hated  and  thought 
badly  of  ?  Because  they  often  made  the  people 
pay  more  for  taxes  than  was  right  1 

79.  What  did  Jesus  say  to  Matthew  ?  Follow 
me. 

80.  What  did  Matthew  do  ?  He  left  all,  rose 
up  and  followed  him. 

SECTION  V.— SECOND  YEAR  OE  OUR  LORD'S  MINISTRY. 
*  The  Pool  of  Bethesda—John  5  :  1-47. 

1.  What  caused  Jesus  to  go  up  again  to  Jeru- 
salem ?     There  was  a  feast  of  the  Jews. 

2.  What  feast  was  this  \  Probably,  the  Pass- 
over. 


CiIILDS    QUESTION     BOOK.  27 

3.  While  Jesus  wn9  in  Jerusalem  at  this  feast, 
what  celebrated  pool  did  he  visit  ?  The  Pool  of 
Bethesda. 

4.  Who  were  lying  there?  A  great  multitude 
of  sick,  lame  and  blind  people. 

5.  What  were  they  waiting  there  for?  Wait- 
ing for  the  moving  of  -ihe  water. 

G.  What  made  the  water  move  ?  At  a  certain 
season  an  angel  went  down  and  troubled  the  water. 

7.  What  effect  did  this  have  ?  The  first  one 
who  stepped  in  after  that  was  cured. 

8.  Cue  man  was  there  who  had  been  sick  for 
thirty-eight  years — why  had  he  never  been  healed? 
lie  could  hardly  walk,  aud  had  no  one  to  put  him  in. 

9.  What  did  Jesus  say  to  him?  Rise,  take  up 
thy  bed,  and  walk. 

10.  What  was  the  effect?  Immediately  the 
man  was  healed,  and  did  as  Jesus  told  him. 

11.  How  did  this  make  the  Jews  feel?  They 
became  angry,  and  sought  to  slay  Jesus  ? 

12.  Why  3  Because  they  said  he  had  done  this 
on  the  Sabbath  ? 

13.  Was  it  wrong  to  do  works  of  mercy  or  ne- 
cessity on  the  Sabbath  ?     No. 

14.  Is  it  wrong  to  do  ordinary  work,  or  to  seek 
our  own  pleasure,  on  the  Lord's  day.     It  is. 

The  Liscijjles  accused  of  Sabbath- Breaking—  Matt.  12  :  1-8. 

15.  Soon  after  the  Passover,  where  was  Jesus 
passing  on  the  Sabbath  day?  Through  the  fields 
of  grain. 

1G.  What  did  his  disciples  do  2     They  began  to 


28  child's  question   book. 

pluck  the  ears  of  wheat,  and  eat,  rubbing  out.  the 
grain  in  their  hands. 

1*7.  Was  it  not  wrong  to  take  their  neighbor's 
grain  so?  No;  it  was  expressly  permitted  in  the 
law.     (Deut.  23  :  25.) 

18.  Why  did  the  Pharisees  find  fault  with  it? 
They  said  it  was  breaking  the  Sabbath. 

19.  How  did  Jesus  answer  them?  He  showed 
that  the  Sabbath  was  made  for  man,  and  not  man 
for  the  Sabbath. 

20.  What  power  did  he  claim  over  the  Sabbath  3 
He  said  :  The  Son  of  Man  is  Lord  even  of  the  Sab- 
bath day. 

The  Withered  Hand  Healed— Matt.  12:  9-14. 

21.  After  this  Jesus  went  into  a  synagogue  on 
the  Sabbath.  Whom  did  he  find  there  ?  A  man 
with  his  right  hand  withered. 

22.  What  were  the  Scribes  and  Pharisees  do- 
ing? They  were  watching  Jesus,  whether  he 
would  heal  on  the  Sabbath  day. 

23.  Did  Jesus  understand  what  they  were 
about  ?     Yes ;  he  knew  their  thoughts. 

24.  What  question  did  he  ask  them?  Is  it 
lawful  on  the  Sabbath  day  to  do  good  or  to  do 
evil ;  to  save  life  or  to  destroy  it  ? 

25.  What  were  these  Pharisees  then  plotting 
on  the  Sabbath  day  to  do  ?     To  destroy  Jesus. 

26.  Was  not  this  breaking  the  Sabbath?     Ye9. 

27.  What  did  our  Lord  say  to  the  man  with 
he  withered  hand?     Stretch  forth  thy  hand. 

28.  Had  he  been  able  to  do  this?    Not  before, 


CHILD  6    QUESTION     BOOK.  29 

29.  Was  he  now  able?  Yes ;  as  soon  as  Jesus 
spoke,  he  stretched  it  out,  and  it  was  well  like  the 
other. 

The  Twelve  Apostles  Chosen — Lulce  6:  12-19. 

30.  Jesus  went  up  from  the  Sea  of  Galilee  to  a 
mountain.     For  what  purpose  ?     To  pray. 

31.  How  long  did  he  continue  in  prayer?  All 
night. 

32.  What  did  he  do,  when  it  was  day?  lie 
called  unto  him  his  disciples. 

33.  When  they  came,  what  did  he  do  ?  He 
chose  twelve  of  them  to  be  with  him  and  to  preach. 

34.  What  did  he  call  them?     Apostles. 

35.  What  power  did  he  give  them  ?  To  heal 
sicknesses  and  to  cast  out  devils. 

36.  When  he  had  come  down  with  them,  who 
were  waiting  to  hear  him  and  to  be  healed?  A 
great  multitude  from  Judea,  and  from  Tyre  and 
Sidon,  as  well  as  Galilee. 

[The  teacher  should  show  his  scholars  these  countries  on  a  map.] 

37.  When  they  saw  him,  what  did  they  do? 
They  sought  to  touch  hira. 

38.  What  good  would  touching  him  do?  A 
power  went  out  of  him,  and  healed  them  all. 

The  Sermon  on  the  Mount — Matt.  5  <o  7. 

39.  Seeing  the  multitude,  what  did  Jesus  do? 
He  went  up  into  the  mountain. 

40.  For  what  purpose.     To  teach  his  disciples. 

41.  What  is  the  sermon  he  then  preached  to 
them  generally  called  ]  The  Sermon  on  the 
Moun  t. 


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42.  Why  did  be  say  the  poor  in  spirit  are  bless- 
ed ?     For  their's  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

43.  Why  are  they  that  mourn  blessed?  For 
they  shall  be  comforted. 

44.  Why  are  those  blessed  that  hunger  and  thirst 
after  righteousness  ?     For  they  shall  be  filled. 

45.  Why  are  the  merciful  blessed  ?  For  they 
shall  obtain  mercy. 

4G.  Why  are  the  pure  in  heart  blessed?  For 
they' shall  see  God. 

47.  Why  are  the  peace  makers  blessed  ?  For 
they  shall  bo  called  the  children  of  God. 

48.  What  did  Jesus  say  of  his  disciples  ?  Ye 
are  the  light  of  the  world. 

49.  Why  should  they  let  their  light  shine? 
That  men  may  see  your  good  works,  and  glorify 
your  Father,  who  is  in  heaven. 

50.  What  did  he  say  of  one  who  is  angry  with 
his  brother  without  a  cause  ?  He  shall  be  in  dan- 
ger of  the  judgment. 

51.  What  did  he  say  of  swearing?  Swear  not 
at  all. 

52.  How  did  he  tell  us  to  treat  our  enemies  ? 
Love  your  enemies. 

53.  How  must  we  give  alms  ?  Not  in  order  to 
be  seen  by  men,  but  in  secret,  without  letting  our 
left  hand  know  what  our  right  hand  doeth. 

54.  How  must  we  pray?  Euter  into  our  closet, 
and  shut  the  door,  and  pray  to  our  Father,  who 
seeth  in  secret. 

55.  What  must  we  avoid  in  prayer?  Vain  re- 
petitions. 


CniLD's    QUESTION    COOK.  31 

56.  Repeat  the  Lord's  Prayer.  Our  Father, 
who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth  as  it  is 
in, heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And 
forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors. 
And  Jead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  forever.     Amen. 

57.  What  is  promised,  if  we  forgive  men  their 
trespasses  ?     Our  Heavenly  Father  will  forgive  us. 

58.  And  if  we  will  not  forgive  men  their  tres- 
passes ?  Neither  will  our  Father  forgive  our  tres- 
passes. 

59.  Where  does  he  tell  his  disciples  to  lay  up 
treasures?     In  heaven. 

GO.  Why  ?  For  -where  your  treasure  is,  there 
will  your  heart  be  also. 

61.  What  does  he  say  about  overlooking  our 
own  faults,  and  finding  fault  with  others?  Why 
beholdest  thou  the  mote  that  is  in  thy  brother's 
eye,  but  considerest  not  the  beam  that  is  in  thine 
own  eye  ? 

62.  What  does  lie  say  to  encourage  us  to  pray  ? 
Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you  ;  seek,  and  ye  shall 
find  ;  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you. 

03.  What  is  the  Golden  Rule?  All  things 
■whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do  unto  you, 
do  ye  even  so  to  them. 

G4.  What  two  ways  does  he  tell  of?  The  wide 
gate  and  the  broad  way,  that  leads  to  destruction  ; 
the  strait  gate,  and  the  narrow  wav,  that  leads  to 
life. 


32  child's  question  book. 

65.  What  does  he  tell  us  to  do?  Enter  ye  in 
at  the  strait  gate. 

66.  To  what  did  he  compare  those  who  heard 
these  sayings  and  did  them  ?  To  a  wise  man,  who 
built  his  house  upon  a  rock:  and  the  rain  descend- 
ed, and  the  floods  came,  and  the  winds  blew,  and 
beat  upon  that  house ;  and  it  fell  not :  for  it  was 
founded  upon  a  rock. 

67.  To  what  did  he  compare  whosoever  heareth 
these  sayings,  and  doeth  them  not  ?  To  a  foolish 
man,  who  built  his  house  upon  the  sand :  and  the 
rain  descended,  and  the  floods  came,  and  the  winds 
blew,  and  beat  upon  that  house  ;  and  it  fell:  and 
great  was  the  fall  of  it. 

68.  What  did  the  people  think  of  his  teaching? 
They  were  astonished. 

69.  Why  ?  Because  he  taught  them  as  one 
having  authority. 

The  Centurion's  Servant  Healed — Luke  t :  1-10. 

70.  After  the  Sermon  on  the  Mount,  whither 
did  Jesus  go  ?     To  Capernaum. 

71.  Who  sent  messengers  to  him?  A  centu- 
rion. 

72.  What  was  a  centurion  ?  A  Roman  officer, 
who  commanded  a  hundred  soldiers. 

73.  Why  did  he  send  ?  His  servant,  who  was 
dear  to  him,  was  sick  of  the  palsy,  and  ready  to  die. 

74.  Why  did  he  not  go  himself  to  Jesus  ?  He 
thought  himself  not  worthy. 

75.  As  Jesus  was  going  to  his  house,  what 
other  message   did   he  send?     Lord,   I   am   not 


child's  question   book.  33 

worthy  that  thou  shouldest  come  under  my  roof, 
but  speak  in  a  word  only,  and  my  servant  6hall  be 
healed. 

76.  What  did  the  Lord  say  of  this?  I  have 
not  found  so  great  faith,  no,  not  in  Israel. 

77.  When  the  messengers  returned  to  the  house, 
what  did  they  fiud  ?  The  servant  was  whole  that 
had  been  sick. 

The  Son  of  the   IVidotc  of  Nain—Luhe  1 :  11-17. 

78.  The  day  after,  into  what  city  (village)  did 
Je^us  and  his  disciples  enter  ?     Into  Nain. 

79.  Near  the  gate  of  the  city,  whom  did  he 
meet  ?  A  dead  man,  whom  they  were  carrying 
out  to  b«ry. 

SO.  What  is  said  of  the  dead  man  ?  He  was 
the  only  son  of  his  mother,  and  she  was  a  widow. 

81.  Who  were  with  her?  Much  people  of  the 
city. 

82.  What  did  Jesus  say  to  her?     Weep  not. 

83.  What  did  he  do?  ""He  touched  the  bier. 

84.  What  did  he  then  say  ?  Young  man,  I  say 
unto  thee,  Arise. 

85.  What  occurred  ?  He  that  was  dead  sat  up, 
and  began  to  speak;  and  he  delivered  him  to  h\s 
mother. 

86.  What  did  this  lead  the  people  to  say  ?  A 
great  prophet  is  risen  up  among  us. 

Menage  from  John  hi  Pritoiu  Matt.  11 :  2-19. 
S7.  How  did  John  the  Baptist  hear  of   these 
things?     His  disciples  told  him. 
88.  Where  was  he  ?     In  prison, 


34  child's  question   book. 

89.  "What  did  he  do?  He  sent  two  of  his  dis- 
ciples to  Jesus  to  ask,  Art  thou  he  that  should 
come;  or  look  we  for  another? 

90.  What  was  Jesus  doing  when  the  messen- 
gers came?  He  was  curing  many  of  their  infirm- 
ities. 

91.  How  did  he  answer  the  messengers?  Go, 
tell  John  what  things  you  have  seen  and  heard : 
how  that  the  blind  see,  the  lame  walk,  the  lepers 
are  cleansed,  the  deaf  hear,  the  dead  are  raised,  to 
the  poor  the  gospel  is  preached. 

92.  Why  did  Jesus  send  this  answer?  Because 
these  things  proved  that  he  was  the  Messiah. 

93.  After  the  messengers  were  gone,  what  did 
Jesus  say  to  the  people  concerning  John  ?  '  Among 
them  that  are  born  of  women,  there  hath  not  risen 
a  greater  than  John  the  Baptist. 

94.  How  did  he  speak  of  the  cities  in  which 
most  of  his  mighty  works  had  been  done?  He 
upbraided  them,  because  they  repented  not. 

95.  Which  were  these  cities?  Chorazin,  Beth- 
saida  and  Capernaum. 

96.  What  did  he  say  to  Capernaum?  It  shall 
be  mora  tolerable,  in  the  day  of  judgment,  for  the 
land  of  Sodom  than  for  thee. 

97.  For  what  did  he  then  thank  the  Father? 
Because  He  had  hid  these  things  from  the 
wise*  and  prudent,  and  had  revealed  them  unto 
babes. 

98.  What  gracious  invitation  did  he  add  to  all  ? 
Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy  la- 
den, and  I  will  give  you  rest. 


child's  question   look.  35 

The  Penitent   Woman — Luke  7  :  36-50. 

99.  While  Jesus  was  dining  with  one  of  the 
Pharisees,  who  came  into  the  house  ?  A  woman 
who  was  a  sinner. 

100.  What  did  she  bring  ?  An  alabaster  box 
of  ointment. 

101.  What  did  she  do?  She  washed  Jesus' 
feet  with  tears,  and  wiped  them  with  the  hairs  of 
her  head,  and  kissed  his  feet,  and  anointed  them 
with  the  ointment. 

102.  Why  did  the  Pharisees  think  strange  of 
this  ?     Because  she  was  a  sinner. 

103.  What  did  Jesus  say  of  the  woman?  Her 
sins,  which  are  many,  are  forgiven;  for  she  loved 
much. 

104.- Afterward?,  where  did  Jesus  go?  lie 
made  a  second  journey,  all  about  Galilee. 

The  Pharisees  Blaspheme — Matt.  12  :  22-37. 

105.  Who  was  brought  to  Jesus  during  this 
journey  ?  One  possessed  with  a  devil,  blind  and 
dumb. 

10G.  What  did  Jesus  do?  He  healed  him,  so 
that  ho  both  spake  and  saw. 

107.  What  effect  did  this  have  on  the  people? 
They  were  amazed,  and  said,  Is  not  this  the  Son 
of  David  ;  that  is,  the  Messiah  ? 

108.  What  did  the  Pharisees  say  when  they 
heard  it?  This  fellow  doth  not  cast  out  devils, 
but  by  Beelzebub,  the  prince  of  the  devils. 

109.  What  great  sin  did  they  commit  in  saying 
this  ?     The  blasphemy  against  the  Holy  Ghost. 


36  child's  question  book. 

110.  "Why  ?  Because  they  ascribed  to  the  devil 
that  which  was  clearly  done  by  the  Holy  Spirit  of 
God. 

111.  What  did  Jesus  say  to  them  about  not 
being  with  hirn  ?  He  that  is  not  with  me  is 
against  me. 

112.  What  did  he  say  of  idle  words?  Every 
idle  word  that  men  shall  speak,  they  shall  give 
account  thereof  in  the  day  of  judgment. 

Who  are  Christ's  Mother  and  Brethren — Matt.  12:  46-50. 

113.  While  he  was  speaking,  who  came  to  the 
house  f     His  mother  and  brethren. 

114.  Why  did  they  not  come  in  ?  They  could 
not,  because  of  the  press. 

115.  When  he  was  told  that  they  were  there, 
what  did  he  say?  Whosoever  shall  do  the  will 
of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven,  the  same  is  my 
brother,  and  sister,  and  mother. 

116.  What  did  he  mean  by  this?  That  his 
true  disciples  are  dearer  to  him  than  all  earthly 
relatives. 

Parable  of  the  Rich  Worldling— Luke  12  :  13-21. 

117.  When  one  of  the  company  asked  him  to 
divide  the  inheritance  between  him  and  his  bro- 
ther, what  warning  did  he  give  to  the  people? 
Take  heed  and  beware  of  covetousness. 

118.  Why  ?  Because  a  man's  life  consisteth  not 
in  the  abundance  of  the  things  which  he  possesseth. 

119.  By  what  parable  does  our  Saviour  illus- 
trate this  truth?  By  the  parable  of  the  rich 
worldling. 


BOOK.  37 

120.  What  is  a  parable  ?  It  is  a  story  designed 
to  teach  and  enforce  truth. 

121.  What  is  this  parable  about!  A  rich  man, 
whose  grounds  brought  forth  plentifully. 

122.  What  troubled  this  man?  He  had  no 
room  to  store  away  his  crops. 

123.  What  did  he  determine  to  do?  Pulldown 
his  barns,  aud  build  greater. 

124.  What  did  he  say  to  his  soul  ?  Soul,  thou 
hast  much  goods  laid  up  for  many  years  :  take 
thine  ease,  eat,  drink,  and  be  merry. 

125.  What  did  God  say  to  him?  Thou  fool, 
this  night  thy  soul  shall  be  required  of  thee. 

126.  To  whom  does  Jesus  compare  this  man? 
So  is  he  that  layeth  up  treasure  for  himself,  and  is 
not  rich  toward  God. 

The  Barren  Fig  Tree— Luke  13:  1-9. 

127.  What  parable  did  Jesus  use,  to  make  the 
Jews  see  their  peculiar  sin  and  danger  ?  The  par- 
able of  the  Barren  Fig  Tree. 

128.  Where  was  the  fig  tree  planted?  In  a 
certain  man's  vineyard. 

129.  What  was  the  fault  of  the  tree?  It  had 
no  fruit. 

130.  How  long  had  the  owner  of  the  vineyard 
sought  for  fruit?     Three  years. 

131.  What  did  he  say  to  the  dresser* of  the 
vineyard  ?  Cut  it  down  ;  why  cumbereth  it  the 
ground  ? 

132.  What  did  he  answer?  Lord,  let  it  alono 
this  vear  also. 


3-8  child's  question   book. 

133.  If  it  did  not  then  bear  fruit,  what  was  to 
be  done  with  it?  After  that  thou  shalt  cut  it 
down. 

134.  "What  does  this  parable  teach  us  ?  Except 
we  repent,  we  shall  perish. 

The  Parable  of  the  Sower— Matt  13:  1-23. 

135.  When  the  sower  went  forth  to  sow,  where 
did  some  of  the  seed  fall  ?     By  the  wayside. 

136.  What  became  of  them  ?  The  birds  came 
and  devoured  them  up. 

.137.  What  happened  to  the  seed  that  fell  on 
stony  places.  They  sprang  up  forthwith :  but 
when  the  sun  was  up  they  were  scorched,  and 
withered  away. 

138.  Why  did  they  wither  ?  Because  they  had 
no  root. 

139.  What  became  of  the  seed  that  fell  among 
thorns?     The  thorns  sprang  up  and  choked  them. 

140.  What  became  of  the  remainder  of  the 
seed?  They  fell  into  good  ground,  and  brought 
forth  fruit  abundantly. 

141.  What  is  represented  by  the  seed?  The 
word  of  God. 

142.  Who  are  the  wayside  hearers?  Those  who 
do  not  understand  and  attend  to  the  truth. 

143.  Who  are  the  birds?  The  devil  and  his 
angels,  who  catch  away  that  which  was  sown  in 
the  heart. 

144.  Who  are  the  stony  ground  hearers  ?  Those 
who  at  first  with  joy  receive  the  word,  but  have 
no  root  in  themselves. 


CniLDS    QUESTION     BOOK.  39 

145.  What  becomes  of  them  in  time  of  tempt- 
ation ?     They  fall  away. 

14G.  Who  are  represented  by  the  seed  that  fell 
among  thorns  ?  Those  who  hear  the  word,  and 
are  choked  with  cares,  and  riches,  and  pleasures  of 
this  life. 

147.  What  becomes  of  them  ?  They  bring  no 
fruit  to  perfection. 

14S.  Who  are  meant  by  the  seed  in  good 
ground  ?  Those  who  hear  the  word,  and  keep  it, 
and  bring  forth  fruit. 

ratable  of  the   Wheat  and  Tares— Matt.  13  :  24-53. 

149.  In  the  parable  of  the  Tares,  what  did  the 
man  sow  in  his  field  ?     Good  seed. 

150.  What  else  was  sown  among  the  wheat? 
Tares. 

151.  Who  did  this?     An  en^my. 

152.  When  was  it  discovered?  Not  till  the 
wheat  had  sprung  up. 

153.  What  did  the  servants  then  propose  to 
do  ?     To  go  at  once  and  gather  up  the  tares. 

154.  Why  did  the  master  not  permit  this? 
Because  they  would  root  up  the  wheat  also,  along 
with  the  lares. 

155.  What  did  he  command?  Let  both  grow 
together  till  the  harve*t. 

15C.  What  would  he  say  to  the  reapers  in  time 
of  harvest  ?  Gather  first  the  tares,  and  bind  them 
in  bundles  to  burn  them  ;  but  gather  the  wheat 
into  my  barn. 


40  child's  question  book. 

157.  Who  are  meant  by  the  reapers?  The 
angels. 

158.  When  will  the  harvest  be?  At  the  end 
of  the  world. 

159.  What  does  this  parable  teach  us?  That 
Christ  will  send  his  angels,  and  they  shall  gather 
all  that  do  iniquity,  and  shall  cast  them  into  a 
furnace  of  fire. 

160.  What  will  become  of  the  righteous  then  ? 
They  shall  shine  forth  as  the  sun  in  the  kingdom 
of  their  Father.  * 


The  Calming  of  the  Sea — Mark  4  :  35-41. 

161.  In  the  evening  of  the  day  on  which  he 
spoke  those  parables,  where  did  Jesus  go  with  his 
disciples  ?     To  the  other  side  of  the  sea  of  Galilee. 

162.  How  did  they  go?  In  a  small  ship  or 
boat. 

163.  After  they  had  started,  what  happened? 
There  arose  a  great  storm  of  wind. 

164.  Were  they  in  any  danger  ?  It  seemed  so  ; 
for  the  waves  beat  into  the  ship,  so  that  it  was 
now  full. 

165.  Where  was  Jesus?  In  the  hinder  part  of 
the  ship. 

166.  What  was  he  doing?  lie  was  asleep  on 
a  pillow. 

167.  What  did  the  disciples  then  do?  They 
awoke  him,  saying,  Master!  Master!  we  perish. 

168.  What  did  Jesus  do?  '  He  arose  and  re- 
buked the  winds, 


child's  question  book.  41 

169.  What  did  he  say  to  the  sea?  Peace,  be 
still. 

170.  What  followed  ?     There  was  a  great  calm. 

The  Legion  of  Devils— Mark  5  :  1-21. 

171.  When  he  had  reached  the  other  side  of 
the  sea,  who  met  him?  A  man  with  an  unclean 
spirit. 

1 T2.  Where  did  he  usually  dwell?  Among 
the  tombs. 

173.  What  proof  was  there  of  his  strength  ? 
lie  had  often  been  bound  with  chains,  and  had 
always  broken  them. 

174.  Was  he  dangerous  to  others?  He  was 
exceeding  fierce,  so  that  no  man  might  pass  by 
that  way. 

175.  Did  he  do  harm  to  himself?  lie  was  al- 
ways crying,  and  cutting  himself  with  stones. 

i76.  What  did  Jesus  do  ?  He  commanued  the 
unclean  spirit  to  come  out  of  him. 

177.  What  did  the  evil  spirit  answer  ?  I  adjure 
thee,  by  God,  that  thou  torment  me  not. 

178.  When  Jesus  asked  him  his  name,  what  did 
he  answer  ?     My  name  is  Legion,  for  we  are  many. 

179.  What  did  the  devils  beseech  of  Jesus? 
That  he  would  suffer  them  to  go  into  a  herd  of 
swine  that  was  near. 

180.  When  Jesus  permitted  them,  what  became* 
of  the  swine?  The  herd  ran  violently  down  a 
steep  place  into  the  sea,  and  were  choked. 

181.  How  many  were  there?  About  two  thou- 
sand. 


42  child's  question  book. 

182.  What  did  those  that  fed  the  swine  do? 
They  fled,  and  told  it  in  the  city  and  in  the 
country. 

183.  What  became  of  the  man  in  whom  the 
devils  had  been  ?  He  was  sitting  at  the  feet  of 
Jesus,  clothed,  and  in  his  right  mind. 

184.  What  did  the  people  of  the  country  do  ? 
They  besought  Jesus  to  depart  out  of  their  coasts. 

185.  What  did  the  man  that  was  cured  wish  to 
do  ?     To  be  with  Jesus. 

186.  What  did  the  Saviour  tell  him  ?  Go  home 
to  *hy  friends,  and  tell  them  how  great  things'  the 
Lord  hath  done  for  thee. 

Jairus'  Daughter  Raised — Mark  5 :  22-43. 

187.  Who  was  Jairus?  A  ruler  of  the  syna- 
gogue in  Capernaum. 

188.  Why  did  he  come  to  Jesus?  He  had  one 
only  daughter,  about  twelve  years  of  age,  and  she 
lay  a  dying. 

189.  What  did  he  ask  Jesus  to  do?  To  come 
and  lay  his  hands  on  her,  that  she  might  be 
healed. 

190.  As  Jesus  went  with  him,  what  miracle  was 
performed  ?  A  woman,  who  had  an  issue  of  blood 
twelve  years;  was  healed  by  touching  the  hem  of 
his  garment. 

191.  Who  met  them?  Certain  from  Jairus' 
house. 

192.  What  did  they  say  to  Jairus  ?  Thy  daugh- 
ter is  dead :  why  troublest  thou  the  Master  any 
further  ? 


child's  question   book.  43 

193.  What  did  Jesus  then  say  to  him  ?  Bo  not 
afraid  ;  only  believe. 

104.  Wben  they  reached  the  house,  what  was 
going  ou  ?     They  wept  and  wailed  greatly. 

19o.  What  did  he  say  to  them?  lie  said, 
Why  make  ye  this  ado,  and  weep?  Tho  damsel 
is  not  dead,  but  sleepeth. 

190.  IIow  did  they  receive  this?  They  laughed 
him  to  scorn. 

197.  Whom  did  Jesus  take  in  with  him?  Pe- 
ter and  James  and  John,  and  tho  father  and  mo- 
ther of  tho  maiden. 

198.  What  did  ho  then  do?  lie  took  her  by 
the  hand  and  said,  Damsel,  arise. 

199.  What  followed?  She  arose  straightway 
and  walked. 

The  Twelve  Apostles  Sent  Forth— Matt.  10  :•  1-42. 

200.  On  what  journey  did  our  Saviour  soon  after 
go?     For  a  third  time  throughout  Galilee. 

201.  What  was  he  doing  as  he  went?  Treadl- 
ing and  healing  every  sickness  among   the  people. 

•202.  When  ho  saw  the  multitudes,  how  did  ho 
feel  ?     lie  had  compassion  on  them. 

203.  What  did  he  say  to  his  disciples  ?  The 
harvest  truly  is  plenteous,  but  the  laborers  are  few. 

204.  What  prayer  did.  he  enjoin  upon  them  ! 
Pray  ye  the  Lord  of  the  harvest  that  ho  will  send 
forth  laborers  into  his  harvest. 

205.  What  power  did  he  now  give  to  his  twelve 
Apostles  ?  To  cast  out  devils,  and  to  cure  all  man- 
ner of  diseases. 


u 

206.  How  did  he  send  them  forth?  Two  by 
two. 

207.  To  whom  were  they  to  go?  To  the  lost 
sheep  of  the  house  of  Israel. 

208.  "What  were  they  to  preach  ?  The  kingdom 
of  heaven  is  at  hand. 

209.  What  provision  were  they  to  make  for 
their  journey  ?  Take  nothing  for  your  journey, 
save  a  staff  only. 

210.  How  did  Jesus  tell  them  to  bestow  their 
benefits  ?     Freely  ye  have  received,  freely  give. 

211.  How  would  their  labors  be  received  I  Ye 
shall  be  hated  of  all  men,  for  my  name's  sake. 

212.  What  promise  did  he  give  them?  He 
that'endureth  to  the  end  shall  be  saved. 

213.  What  promise  did  he  give  to  those  that 
should  help  them  ?  Whosoever  shall  give  to  drink 
unto  one  of  these  little  ones,  a  cup  of  cold  water 
only,  in  the  name  of  a  disciple,  verily  I  say  unto 
you,  he  shall  in  no  wise  lose  his  reward. 

Death  of  John  the  Baptist — Marie  6  :  14-34. 

214.  When  Herod,  the  tetrarch,  heard  of  Jesu9, 
•whom  did  he  suppose  him  to  be  ?  John  the  Bap- 
tist risen  from  the  dead. 

215.  How  had  John  died?  He  had  been  be- 
headed. 

216.  By  whose  command?  By  command  of 
Herod. 

217.  Did  he  wish  to  kill  John?  No:  he  was 
exceeding  sorry. 

218.  Why,  then,  did  he  do  it  ?   Because  he  had 


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promised  the  daughter  of  Ilerodias  to  give  her 
whatever  she  asked. 

219.  What  had  she  done?  She  had  pleased 
him  by  dancing. 

220.  What  did  she  ask  for  ?  The  head  of  John 
the  Baptist  in  a  charger. 

221.  What  is  a  charger?     A  large  dish. 

222.  Why  did  she  make  this  request?  She  was 
so  instructed  of  her  mother. 

223.  What  did  the  disciples  of  John  do  with 
his  body  ?  They  buried  it,  and  wenU  and  told 
Jesus. 

224.  What  did  Jesus  do  ?  He  departed  by  ship 
into  a  desert  place  apart. 

225.  How  did  the  people  then  act  ?  A  great 
multitude  followed  him  on  foot. 

Five  Thousand  Fed— Mark  6 :  35-44. 

226.  When  it  was  evening,  what  did  the  disci- 
ples say  ?  Send  them  away,  that  they  may  buy 
themselves  bread. 

22*7.  How  did  Jesus  answer?  Give  ye  them  to 
eat. 

228.  How  much  food  did  they  have?  Five 
loaves  and  two  fishes. 

229.  What  did  he  then  command  the  people  to 
do  ?     To  sit  down  by  fifties  on  the  green  grass. 

230.  How  did  he  provide  them  with  food  ?  He 
blessed  and  brake  the  loaves  and  fishes,  and  gave 
them  to  his  disciples  to  set  before  them. 

231.  Was  this  enough?  They  did  all  eat,  and 
were  filled. 


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232.  When  they  were  satisfied,  what  did  Jesus 
say  to  his  disciples?  Gather  up  the  fragments 
that  remain,  that  nothing  be  lost. 

233.  How  many  baskets  full  did  they  take  up? 
Twelve. 

234.  How  many  were  they  that  had  eaten? 
About  five  thousand  men,  besides  women  and 
children. 

235.  What  did  they  wish  to  do?  To  take  him 
by  force  and  make  him  a  king. 

236.  What  did  Jesus  then  do?  He  sent  away 
his  disciples  and  the  people. 

237.  How  did  he  close  the  day?  By  retiring 
to  a  mountain  to  pray. 

Jesus  Walking  on  the  Sea — Mark  6 :  45-52. 

238.  While  Jesus  was  praying,  where  were  the 
disciples?  They  were  on  the  sea,  rowing  over  to- 
wards Capernaum. 

239.  Why  did  they  have  to  toil  in  rowing  ? 
Because  the  wind  was  contrary  to  them. 

240.  When  they  had  rowed  between  three  and 
four  miles,  what  did  they  see  ?  They  saw  Jesus 
walking  on  the  sea. 

241.  What  time  of  night  was  it  ?  It  was  in 
the  fourth  watch,  or  almost  day. 

242.  How  did  this  make  them  feel?  They 
cried  out  for  fear. 

243.  What  did  Jesus  say?  It  is  I;  be  not 
afraid. 

244.  How  did  Peter  answer  him  ?  Lord,  if  it 
be  thou,  bid  me  come  to  thee  on  the  water. 


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245.  When  Jesus  said  Come,  what  did  Peter 
do  ?  lie  came  out  of  the  ship,  and  walked  on  the 
water  to  go  to  Jesus. 

24G.  What  happened  when  ho  saw  the  wind 
boisterous?  lie  was  afraid,  aud  beginning  to  sink, 
cried,  Lord,  save  me. 

247.  IIuw  did  Jesus  relieve  him  ?  lie  oaugfat 
him,  and  said,  O,  thou  of  little  faith,  wherefore 
didst  thou  doubt? 

24S.  About  this  time,  there  was  another  Pass- 
over, which,  however,  Jesus  did  lyjt  attend.  Why 
not?  Because  the  Jews  sought  to  kill  him,  and 
his  hour  had  not  come. 


Q.    E.   ELFOKDS    rKESS,   GUEENVILLE,   8.  C. 


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